AWS VPC with Terraform

Build a complete AWS VPC infrastructure using Terraform with public/private subnets, NAT gateway, and security groups.

intermediate
cloud
Infrastructure as Code
120 minutes
6 steps
Prerequisites
  • AWS account
  • Terraform installed
  • AWS CLI configured
Learning Objectives
  • Design secure VPC architecture
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code principles
  • Configure network security
  • Understand AWS networking concepts
Technologies Used
Terraform
AWS
VPC
Networking
Exercise Steps
1

Terraform Configuration Setup

Current

Initialize Terraform project with AWS provider and define core variables for VPC infrastructure.

2

VPC and Subnet Configuration

Create the main VPC with public and private subnets across multiple availability zones.

3

Internet Gateway and NAT Gateway Setup

Configure internet connectivity for public subnets and NAT gateway for private subnet internet access.

4

Route Tables Configuration

Set up routing tables for public and private subnets with appropriate routes.

5

Security Groups and NACLs

Create security groups for different tiers (web, app, database) with appropriate access rules.

6

Outputs and Infrastructure Testing

Define outputs for the infrastructure and test connectivity to validate the setup.

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